This course, revised in 2022, will introduce you to the theory of music, providing you with the skills needed to read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand, analyse, and listen informedly.
Fundamentals of Music Theory
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KK
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Reviewed on Sep 8, 2023
Quite basic to start out, but got to reach by week five.Basic introduction then interpret Beethoven was challenging.Thr instructors, broken the material well. Enjoyed, the course overall.
AK
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Reviewed on Jan 28, 2021
One of the first stepping stones to becoming a skilled musician! Helped me analyse and study music in a broader and better way. Highly recommended for gaining a grasp over the fundamentals.
SP
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Reviewed on Apr 24, 2020
I learnt a lot from this course. Not only does it give you a lot of insight into music theory it changes the way you look at music and leads one to appreciate music as a whole more.
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